sit on
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These receptors sit on the surface of cells and help transmit signals that control many processes in the body.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Powell cautioned that the Fed might not be able to sit on the sidelines if rising prices shift the public’s expectations about inflation over time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
A lot of the time, I would rather just sit on the couch and watch “Star Trek.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Few if any producers have committed to boost output yet, but if prices rise enough, it’s hard to imagine they sit on the sidelines for long.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
"And don't most cats like to sit on windowsills?"
From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene
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